Islamabad: CDA seeks ideas for beautification, says chairman

[Naveed Yaseen]

Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) would involve youth force, likewise the developed countries to seek fresh ideas in the execution of development projects, CDA Chairman Imtiaz Inayat Elahi said Tuesday.

Addressing a prize distribution ceremony for winners of the competition of making imaginary themes to beautify newly constructed projects, the CDA chief said the freshness and brilliancy of the ideas can be maintained by involving new generation in such healthy activities as they would feel proud to be part of the national development.

“The Capital Development Authority has taken some practical steps in this direction. CDA has worked on plans to beautify some of its newly constructed projects by inviting the young future architects for a competition to contribute their imaginary themes,” CDA chairman said. He viewed that practice will not only provide a face lifting of the projects, but also serve as a permanent feature of these landmarks.

The civic body has shown confidence in the new generation and has organized a competition among the young architects of Comsats Institute for making images to add aesthetic value to underpass and flyover at the intersection of Faisal Avenue and Jinnah Avenue. A jury comprising CDA Board members, Comsats officials and panel of renowned architects, selected the feasible mural for the purpose after having detailed scrutiny of various proposals.

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